A New York cab driver returns to his home village in China and meets again his family and old friends and falls in love. The story is as simple as that but it is full of charm, humour and heartfelt emotion. It looks beautiful at times and is enhanced by an excellent music score with songs that add to the romance and drama. Anchoring the movie are the beautiful performances of Sammo Hung as Monkey (or Slim) and Sylvia Chang as Jenny. Their growing love for each other is wonderfully portrayed by the actors, using small details rather than large theatrics. Director Mabel Cheung is on fine form with intimate moments and the crowd scenes. If the last few minutes of the movie don't break your heart... well you haven't got a heart. (IMHO)
Review of Eight Taels of Gold
Eight Taels of Gold
(1989)
"A man is not a man without 8 taels of gold"
15 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers